In this episode, we dive into the latest from YogiTriathlete life and endurance adventures. Jess shares reflections from her recent Galápagos yoga adventure, including plans to return in 2026, and announces her next challenge: El Cruce, a 3-day stage trail race across the Andes. She’s documenting her training journey on Strava as she prepares to enter the unknown. Meanwhile, BJ reflects on his own path toward Ironman 70.3 Massachusetts, discussing the importance of staying unattached to outcomes. Together, they explore themes of ego, self-awareness, sleep, and how YogiTriathlete continues to be more than a brand—it's a way of life.

Topics Covered: 

- Highlights from the Awake Athlete Podcast, including the prerace pranayama episode
- Jess’s Galápagos yoga adventure recap and announcement of a 2026 return
- Jess’s next adventure: El Cruce, a 3-day stage trail race in South America
- Jess’s El Cruce training documented on Strava
- Race route revealed only two weeks before the start
- Overview of Jess’s El Cruce training plan
- BJ preparing for Ironman 70.3 Massachusetts and the practice of entering the unknown
- Discussion on attachment to outcomes in training and life
- Exploration of how ego is not the enemy
- Insight on how we are all so self-absorbed and the opportunity for growth
- Thoughts on the importance of sleep for endurance and wellbeing
- Living the YogiTriathlete lifestyle with intention and presence
- Updates from the YogiTriathlete Endurance Squad